See 20 Porto sights by bus, enjoy guided walks, curated tastings & special offers.
See 20 Porto sights by bus, enjoy guided walks, curated tastings & special offers.
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Blue Line
Take the blue route for a laid-back, scenic crawl along the Douro’s sun-drenched banks, where vineyards meet postcard views, and port wine tastings are practically mandatory.
Populat stops: Batalha, Jardim do Morro, Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, Real Companhia Velha
Red Line
A lively spin through Porto’s eclectic mix of urban energy, from lush gardens and modernist landmarks to beachside breezes, perfect for culture vultures and sunset chasers alike.
Popular stops: Palácio de Cristal, Casa da Música, Serralves, Foz
Panoramic night tour
Departure: from Stop #2 Palacio Da Justica
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec - 6pm
Mar & Oct - 7pm
Apr & Sep - 8pm
May-Aug - 9pm
A great way to see the city of Porto. Two lines one on the Porto side (Red Line), the other to the South on the opposite side of the river (Blue Line). We rode those lines from start to finish to get a sense of what we would like to see. Then went back and did the hop-on hop off. The buses were clean and on time. Maps on the bus showed you the roots. Couldn't ask for much more than that.
The tour went past all the important places and the information was very interesting. Too bad the music in between was so much louder that you had to turn the volume down!
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Everything was ok, except for the annoying, much too loud music between the announcements.
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Very nice all the character land and what ko has liked is that a somewhat crazy driver driving
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I was in Seville at the time but when I clicked on the link in the search engine it directed me to the touristic bus in Porto. I didn't notice and ended up paying for the tour.
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The route was ok but audio qty in my language Dutch was poor You must improve the sound by speaking more slowly and more clear
Lots of waiting in traffic. Long, pointless street crossings. Construction work all over town.
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We waited for over 20 minutes at two stops. Otherwise we would have gotten off for this time and had a look at the surroundings. We just sat there and waited and waited for the onward journey. Apart from the stretch to the sea, the journey was super boring!
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Ease of booking on line. Very good guide experience. Multiple stops.
The ride on the red line is very nice. They explain the iconic places and tell you the stop. The blue line is not worth doing. There is almost no explanation and they don't tell you the stops. They could tell you about the history of Portugal if there is nothing else to talk about, but they played fado music, nice, but I wanted to know about Porto and its history. Sometimes the bus would wait for about 20 minutes at the stops and you would sit down and get off to take pictures. They don't tell you anything. That wastes time.
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The experience is good because it fulfills its function, to show you the city. The blue line is agile but not fast. The red line, too much music and little explanation. We were not helped by the traffic jam and the horrible cold despite the fact that we were in the indoor area. A little bit of heating would have been appreciated. I understand that it is a tourist bus but I don't understand the need to go extremely slow in areas of the city that have little appeal. Despite this, I found it a good way to tour the city.
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Wonderful experience . All the highlights of Porto
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Largo Do Ouro
Effortless sightseeing with well-planned routes, connecting Porto’s top sights with comfort and convenience.
Effortless sightseeing with well-planned routes, connecting Porto’s top sights with comfort and convenience.
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You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Blue Line
Green Line
Orange Line
The Hop-On Hop-Off bus was the perfect way to explore Porto. It gave us a great overview of the city with the flexibility to get off and explore whenever we wanted. The headset app was super easy to use and made booking quick and simple. Highly recommend!
Although we booked the ticket online, we then had to pick it up in person at the ticket store and were given a receipt as a ticket: so inconvenient!!! The tours were rather boring and a lot of talk for very little! We saw more on the normal city bus. It was really not worth the 28€ per person!
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It was awful and very expensive! I don't recommend it
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Large tour bus not suited to narrow roads in the old parts of city.
Yes, a highly recommended experience for anyone visiting the city.
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See Porto by bus and visit Livraria Lello bookstore with one easy, bookable combo ticket.
See Porto by bus and visit Livraria Lello bookstore with one easy, bookable combo ticket.
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Porto Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Livraria Lello
Porto Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Livraria Lello
Entering is already magical ... despite the number of people there is an atmosphere of a book tale of bibliitecs.... wood.... shelves ... smell of books.... thousands of them.... The interior is amazingly beautiful with its floors and ceiling.... It is a beautiful place full of stories waiting to be told or read.
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Guess I must have missed the part about losing the app before going. Slight delay at the door. Extremely crowded but interesting and beautiful inside
The athmosphere is unforgetable I agree for the statement : The beautiful book store in the world😀 The books currated are the best Queue is in order, well arranged, although is very crowded I really want to return soon, hopefully
In spite of the large crowd, we got in nearly in the exact time. Was worthy to buy tickets online, made it all easy. Just to queue in the specified time and be patience. The place is a bit small for so many people but security people ard helping to move one group in one way and let other ones follow. Beautiful library, very unique, absolutely worth to visit 🥰👍👍👍👍
I booked my tickets that morning for a 1:15pm visit. Very well organized with 2 alternating queues and color coding. A lot of people in the bookshop, it's very very difficult to appreciate the decor, the photos are always with lots of other tourists... It's not nice to charge €10 to enter a shop... (children free)
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The library very nice , but too many people
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I loved the experience of such a beautiful bookshop in the centre of Porto, the interior design was stunning.
Awesome place to visit. Be there early as the queue lines, even for ticket holders, are very long.
The entire experience was fantastic. Helpful friendly staff.
It was interesting from a historical stand point, but basically it was an overpriced old bookstore. We paid $41 each for our tickets and it was way overpriced for the venue. We had a $10 credit for a book purchase from the ticket, but didn't find anything to use it on that wasn't overpriced already. It was crowded, the books were priced high and just not worth it. Would not go again. Look at photos of the store instead.
The library is plendid, beautiful gives magic despite the significant flow of people. For tickets, no problem
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Everything was lovely, and appreciated the voucher to get a book 📕 The only problem was too many people and not enough cold air.
The staff is super friendly, even though the library is always super busy. The place is magificent and super well looked after
It was nice to see the bookshop and the architecture but it was not worth €10. It was too busy and hard to move around. It's just a nice bookstore. Not worth the wait to get in or the entrance fee.
The Hop-On Hop-Off bus was the perfect way to explore Porto. It gave us a great overview of the city with the flexibility to get off and explore whenever we wanted. The headset app was super easy to use and made booking quick and simple. Highly recommend!
The ticketing experience with Headout was fine. The bookstore was a very special experience and nice to visit such an old store.
Schedule pretty much respected regarding time reservation. But too many people are allowed inside, difficult to even walk in the library wich is very nice to see
The ease of being able to combine two interests into one purchase. I've done many HOPON/OFF tours. This one puzzled me a bit going through residential areas as a tourist. Didn't know the yellow line was part of it, which we were staying in Gaia, and ran out of time in the 24hr slot to do. I wish the 24hr ticket was a timed 24 hr from when you validate it and not the calendar day. The library was wonderful and they did not boot you out which I was surprised about !
Such a special place! Unique experience in a beautifully designed book store! The staff was so welcoming and friendly and helpful. And we just loved the book store!
The building & architecture are stunning & well worth a visit. I never used my voucher to buy a book as there wasn't anything appealing to me. I think more travel books on Porto & possibly phrase books should be on offer.
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The Ambassador is like something out of a fairy tale, and he is a visionary. The spacious interior is made of wood, which is full of unusual design and spots. I recommend it 😊
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I am glad to have the opportunity to visit the famous Lello bookstore. There are too many people, which makes rhe experience far less enjoyable.
It was a sardine can of people. It was a beautiful buidling and interior but it was unpleasntly crowded. I would not recommend it to anyone in the future and it was not worth paying to get into.
The place is really worth seeing. There are way too many people though. Nevertheless rhe organization is very good end the entry/exit process rums smoothly.
The building's exterior and interior are awesome and can only hint at this institution's remarkable past. Today, it seems to be a Disney-like interpretation of a quirky bookstore and the fee-based entry ritual is only a part of its odd no-longer-new personality. I sense that the uniformly-bound texts (admittedly in multiple languages so all tourists can enjoy them) are not the necessarily the best editions available, but they are certainly beautiful to look at. It doesn't have the character of an old, fascinating bookstore, as one might hope for, but rather offers a library fantasy for those who want to pay 10, 15, or 25 Euros to wander around for 30 minutes. One would get one's entry fee reimbursed when buying one of their books, but for true book lovers, there is not really a usefully-curated collection aimed at literature lovers or bibliophiles. It is intended for the general public, though, and is appealing especially to fans of the Harry Potter series, which is a loverly and popular way for them to guide their business model. It was a fun visit and offered countless photogenic vistas, in spite of the large timed crowds that flow through every 15 minutes. Definitely worth seeing for its grace and beauty, but not if the goal is literary or bibliophilic inspiration.
Enjoy the flexibility to plan your day as you like. Hop on and off as many times as you wish, whether to admire the Real Companhia Velha's historic cellars, wander through the Crystal Palace Gardens, or take your time at the El Corte Ingles’s shopping haven.
The Hop-on hop-off buses conveniently stop at Porto's top landmarks, including the Castelo do Queijo, Massarelos, Casa da Musica, and more, making it easy to access the city's best sights without the hassle of public transportation.
Save money and maximize your sightseeing with a Hop-on hop-off ticket. Enjoy unlimited rides for the duration of your ticket, making it a more cost-effective option than multiple transportation options.
Admire Porto's stunning skyline from open-top double-decker buses. Take in panoramic views of the city's historic architecture and rolling hills. Capture unforgettable moments and create lasting memories.
If you’re new to Porto, Hop-on hop-off tours offer an excellent way to familiarize yourself with the city. Take a full loop to get a sense of Porto’s layout and landmarks, then decide where to dive deeper into exploration.
These tours are perfect for families and elderly travelers due to their ease of use and flexibility. The ability to hop on and off ensures everyone can enjoy the trip at their own pace, accommodating varying energy levels and interests.
Short on time? Hop-on hop-off buses are a quick and efficient way to see the top attractions in Porto. A complete loop provides an overview of Porto, helping you prioritize the landmarks you want to visit in more detail.
With panoramic views from the open-top buses and stops at picturesque locations like the Cais de Gaia or Crystal Palace Gardens, these tours are ideal for capturing Porto’s stunning scenery and vibrant architecture.